What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

For Your Room

BRING THESE!

Please bring only surge protectors/suppressors like the one pictured above, which has a flat plug that lies flush against the outlet, allowing the cord to hug the wall as it approaches the floor.

If you bring a lamp, we strongly encourage you to use CFL light bulbs like the ones pictured above. These light bulbs are energy-efficient and leave a small carbon footprint (Halogen bulbs are *not* allowed).

• Air purifier (if you are prone to allergies)
• Alarm clock
• Blanket, comforter, extra long twin sheets, pillow(s)
• Camera
• Cleaning supplies (broom and dustpan, glass cleaner, sponges, small trash bags)
• Clothes hangers
• First aid kit, flashlight, sewing kit
• Lamps (we recommend a three-spotlight floor lamp; no halogen lamps are permitted)
• Pictures, plants, posters, decorations, area rug
• Small cube refrigerator (or rent one from Collegiate Storage & Rental)
• Small desk-top fan (window fans are not permitted)
• Storage crates
• Surge protector power strip (regular extension cords are not permitted)
• Umbrella, raincoat, boots, winter coat
• Waste basket
• American power adapters (if bringing appliances from other countries)

For College Life

• ALL BARNARD correspondence you received over the summer
• Address book, envelopes, stationery, stamps
• Appointment book, calendar
• Book bag or knapsack
• Computer, laptop, printer, USB drive
• Desk supplies: pens, pencils, eraser, glue, scissors, highlighters, notebooks, tape, thumbtacks, stapler

For Personal Needs

• Blow dryer and hair products
• Laundry bag, detergent, iron, small ironing board
• Personal care products
• Shower caddy
• Towels, washcloths, shower shoes

What to Leave at Home

• All of your books and notes from high school
• Ethernet cords (except CG and 110th St); most of campus has WiFi
• Quarters (the laundry machines use a card, not change)
• Your entire wardrobe

Prohibited Items (not allowed in the Residence Halls)

DON'T BRING THESE!
Extension cords are prohibited in the residence halls because they are a fire hazard. You may only use surge protectors like the one pictured at the top of page.	Halogen-bulb lamps are not allowed, as they are a fire hazard and prohibited in the residence halls. While we encourage you to use CFL light bulbs, you may bring any lamp that uses a regular light bulb.

• Air conditioner or window style fan
• Blue or Yellow “sticky putty” or double sided tape for hanging posters (we recommend blue painter's tape)
• "Removable" wallpaper or wall decals (they do not remove as easy as promised and damage the paint on the wall)
• Candles (even dewicked ones) or incense
• Cinder blocks
• Extension cords
• Extra furniture
• Halogen lamps
• Hot plates, open coil heaters, toaster ovens, toasters,
• Deep fryers
• Rice cookers
• Pets (only fish in a 5-gallon or less tank are permitted)
• Space heaters
• Water beds
• Hookahs
• Illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia
• Weapons (including decorative swords, knives, etc)

• George Forman-style grills or panini makers
• Microwaves
• Crockpots
• other cooking applicances